This course provides an in-depth exploration of the rise, structure, and impact of digital finance and financial technology (fintech) in Africa, with a specific focus on Ghana. It equips students and professionals with the knowledge and analytical tools to understand how digital innovations are transforming financial services, expanding access, and reshaping regulatory frameworks across the continent. Using Ghana as a case study, participants will explore the interplay between mobile money, digital credit, blockchain, insurtech, and regulatory innovation, and how these developments contribute to financial inclusion, economic development, and fintech entrepreneurship